What to Wear to an Informal Interview
November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm 1 comment
This weekend one of my best friends called with a dilemma. She’s going on an interview for an internship and was told not to wear a suit… Since the company she’s interviewing with has a casual-to-business-casual dress code, should she wear should wear a suit anyways? Some people suggested a pair of slacks and a basic button-down shirt.
She wanted to show that she had personality and style, but still be professional.
I recommended that she wear a pair of tailored dress pants with a modern blouse or sweater. Nothing too tight, distracting or inappropriate.
Here are some ideas for shirts:
A great option for informal interview
This teal scoopneck sweater frames the face but is a modest choice
This combination is conservative but still different
And for bottoms, try a wider leg trouser in a neutral: black, gray, navy, chocolate brown or khaki.
Can't go wrong with basic black
Modern silhouette that goes with any top
Good luck and knock ’em dead!
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colleenjaycox | November 26, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Update: Not only did she GET THE JOB, they also complimented her on her outfit.
Congratulations, friend!